Mental Health and Psychosocial Wellbeing Consultant (UNICEF/WHO Joint Programme), PNG

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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, Protection

With over 850 indigenous languages and one of the most ethnically diverse populations, widespread poverty, and gender inequality make it hard for many children to realize their rights. In Papua New Guinea, UNICEF’s works effectively both ‘upstream’ (with governments) and ‘downstream’ (at the grassroots level) to carry out its mission through a programme of cooperation jointly developed with the government guides our work in the country.

How can you make a difference?

WHO and UNICEF in Papua New Guinea (PNG) were awarded funds for a Joint Programme (JP) on Mental Health and Psychosocial Wellbeing and Development of Children and Adolescents in PNG through the fundraising efforts of WHO Head Quarters and UNICEF Head Quarters. This comes in the wake of PNG having finalized a MHPSS Assessment commission by UNICEF with a significant contribution of WHO and the relevant ministries/ government departments responsible for education, health and child protection namely the National Department of Education (NDOE); National Department of Health (NDOH) and National Office of Child and Family Services (NOCFS). The Consultant will be responsible for leading on and coordinating the development and initial implementation of a country-level plan for the Joint Programme in Papua New Guinea (PNG).

Time frame of the consultancy (12 months)

It is an international consultancy

As a champion for every child, qualifications are…

• Educational qualifications required: An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: psychology, health, social sciences, education, sociology, international development, or another relevant technical field. Experience required:
• A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in the following areas is required in mental health, across one or more sectors including public health, child protection, education or other related areas/sectors.
• Experience working with government institutions and international or non-governmental organizations is required.
• Experience working on mental health and psychosocial support projects is required,
• Relevant experience in psychology, child protection, health, education, or related areas in/with a UN system agency or organization is an asset. Skills / Technical skills and knowledge:
• Experience in developing evidence-based MHPSS training materials and in capacity development processes and training of local communities, and protection stakeholders on mental health and psychosocial wellbeing and development programming.
• Sound knowledge of IASC MHPSS guidelines, WHO and UNICEF MHPSS frameworks is desirable
• Ability to analyses information, evaluate options, and think and plan strategically
• Can work independently while coordinating closely with different sectors.
• Knowledge of MHPSS in PNG would be an added advantage
• Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English is essential, working knowledge of other UN languages is an asset

For every Child, you demonstrate… our core values of Commitment, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability.

This position is a short-term assignment and doesn’t give rise to a long-term permanent post with the organization.

Applicants are required to include in their applications a financial proposal which includes a lumpsum amount for consultancy fees, local transportation and other miscellaneous costs. Breakdown or details of the fee will be much appreciated.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

UNICEF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or orientation).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.